Collaboration Quote by Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya
“I want to make it very clear, collaboration with the regime of Mr. Lukashenko at the moment means the support for violence and blatant violation of human rights.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: International Human Rights Forum, 2023
Condemns collaborating with authoritarian regimes as endorsing violence and rights abuses.
In simple terms: Support for oppressive regimes fuels violence.
Key Takeaway
Avoid partnerships that enable oppression.
Themes
human rights
politics
ethics
Mood
urgent
determined
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO funding
- diplomacy
- media reporting
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
collaboration
violence
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to engage with such regimes?
- How can civil society pressure governments?
A Different Perspective
Complex geopolitics may limit clear choices.
